Best mountain biking trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park
The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is located in northern Lower Saxony and is part of the Lüneburg Heath holiday region. Its ideal location between the three cities of Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen makes it a popular destination for day trips and weekend excursions.
The Lüneburg Heath Nature Park was one of the first nature parks in Germany and is now one of the largest and best-known. It covers 107,000 hectares; at its heart in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve and around the Wilseder Berg, it comprises the largest contiguous areas of heathland in Central Europe. Hikers can also discover heath streams, moors, old forests and picturesque villages with thatched cottages.
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- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·25.9 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular circular route in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This route leads into the largest heath landscape in Europe and at the same time into the heart of the Lüneburg Heath. It starts in Oberhaverbeck at the paid parking lot, it first goes north through the car-free area around Wilsede. The well-known Wilseder Berg mountain is reached via a long sandy path, past magnificent heathland - especially when it is in bloom. This mountain is the highest peak in the Lüneburg Heath! From here...
- 4.8 (7)·Moderate·50.5 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrBeautiful cycle route through the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. Cycling through the Lüneburg Heath is a great and varied nature experience. You cycle 50 kilometres from Schneverdingen via Niederhaverbeck and Wilsede to Egerstorf through the Döhler Fuhren. Along the way, you can combine breaks with wonderful views of the Wilseder Berg, for example, and take in the surroundings of the nature reserve. The tour is accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Forest classroom -...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·54.1 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried circular route in the Lüneburg Heath Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This marvellous tour, which is a real pleasure both on foot and by mountain bike, leads through many of the most beautiful areas of the Lüneburg Heath. For example, it goes over the Wilseder Berg and through the Osterheide. The entire route lies in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, which is car-free (apart from a few access roads). There are places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments, so the route can easily be...
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·20.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular route in the Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony. This is an exciting day hike through the beautiful heathland of the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve. The nature reserve itself is a car-free zone, which makes this circular tour particularly idyllic. The hike is particularly beautiful between mid-August and September, when the heathland is in full bloom. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Egestorf barefoot park - St Magdalen church - Philosophical...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·61.3 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Südheide Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The route suggested here leads through the Südheide from Hermannsburg to Bispingen. The MTB tour can be shortened by ending the ride at Soltau railway station, for example. In addition to paved paths, there are also some sandy paths typical of the heath. Highlights of the tour: - Hermannsburg - Heath - Bispingen - Wietzendorf - Natural monument "200 year old spruce" - Soltau - Bohemian Forest - Lüneburg Heath nature reserve
- 2.8 (4)·Hard·62.4 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried cycle tour in the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, Lower Saxony. This beautiful cycle tour through the car-free Lüneburg Heath nature reserve starts in Wesel and can easily be cycled in one go or in two day stages with an overnight stay. Along the way, you will pass the highest mountain in the Lüneburg Heath and many lovely heath villages. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Heath landscapes - Sandy paths - Wilseder Berg (highest mountain in the Lüneburg Heath) - Heath village of Wilsede -...
- Moderate·76.3 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrOfficial route of the CTF organised by VfL Lüneburg, Lower Saxony. This is the official route of the Country Touring Tour (CTF). The annual event for cyclists and hobby cyclists is organised by the VfL Lüneburg sports club. GPS-guided in small groups, O-CTFs lead over field and forest paths and are best completed on mountain bikes and cross bikes. Drinks and refreshments are offered at checkpoints. There are various route lengths, with this one being approx. 78 kilometres long and a...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for mountain biking in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is Wilseder Berg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 25.9 km long with an elevation gain of 449 m.
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park is CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route. This trail is estimated to be 76.3 km long.
How many mountain biking trails are in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?
There are 9 mountain biking trails in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 56 AllTrails community reviews.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Lüneburg Heath Nature Park?
CTF Marxener Paradies – 78er Route has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 1,389 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hermannsburg - Soltau - Bispingen (MTB), which has 1,226 m of elevation gain.
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